Firmware Engineer

Project overview

Description

TEKsystems is currently seeking a Radar Firmware Engineer to join our us on an exciting and cutting-edge radar program. The ideal candidate will be able to take designs/requirements and translate them into clear, well-documented, correct code/designs. A strong understanding of digital design fundamentals, firmware development processing, and parallel processing paradigms is required.

The radar firmware engineering space is vast, so not all of these may apply:

Support a hybrid work schedule

Develop, integrate, and test firmware to support radar systems.

Typical projects may include:

Development of/improvements to radar digital signal processing (DSP) algorithms

Integration with hardware peripherals

Integration with computing systems/subsystems

Develop small software utilities to interface with embedded systems, microcontrollers, and FPGAs. Software may include command-line test tools, benchmarks, or other utilities to assist in testing firmware

Develop unit and integration tests for new and existing codebases

Develop detailed documentation for functional handoff

Participate in Agile development practices including daily standups and sprint planning/reviews

Utilize tools such as Git, GitLab, and Jira for code management, issue tracking, Agile planning, and documentation

Minimum candidate requirements

Candidate must have bachelor's degree in computer science or engineering-related field

Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen

Candidate must have active DoD Secret Clearance, or eligibility to obtain/maintain DoD/DoW Secret Clearance

Requirements

Xilinx Vivado

Practical Linux usage

SystemVerilog/Verilog/VHDL

Circuit analysis and FPGA integration

Version Control Experience (Git/GitLab)

Ability to work in-office when performing hardware integration and testing in Huntsville, AL is required

Ability to work in both a group and individual capacity

Desired Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Background in radar, signal processing, or electrical engineering

Experience with (C / C++, Python)

Background experience with Xilinx FPGAs/SOCs

Skills

xilinx, verilog, C++

Top Skills Details

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Huntsville, AL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $80.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision

Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 24, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Huntsville,AL.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

Were a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. Were a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. Were strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology.

Were building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

Project details

• Start: flexible
• Remote: hybrid
• Location: Huntsville, Alabama, USA, US
• Rate: 60-80 EUR/h
• Languages: English